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::July 17, 2021 at 10:59 am #33146
Female officers seldom mention reluctance to move from home as a factor in their employment by the government. It would seem that in Indian society it is the man who is expected to give up his home and follow his career. However, in the IAS and IPS, women are seen as husband-hunters. Even today, after decades of empowerment, they are seen by their male colleagues as inescapably destined for the altar. In India, the prestige of being a government ‘Sir’ is very high, especially if you are from the IAS. No other class of people comes anywhere near it. This is the case for both men and women. As an IAS officer, you have status and influence; you belong to the top crust, the elite, the beginning and end of society.
No study has been able to pinpoint the exact manner in which women officers were discriminated against. Nor is it possible to arrive at the exact extent of gender bias in postings and career development, or the consequences these biases have on the efficiency of administration. What is certain, however, is that despite two decades of affirmative action and four decades of reservation for women in local self-government bodies, real gender parity remains a distant dream. Women who served in the early years of the IAS, the first generation of women to join the IAS after Independence, were offered unattractive postings, were denied senior assignments and faced other gender biases.
Women in Indian civil service is a book about the first generation of women who joined Indian administrative service in Indian civil service (ICS) and then went on to occupy high positions. I am an ardent believer that a society without women leaders has no future. It is my conviction that it was the contribution of determined, go-getter women in the IAS that inspired a generation of youngsters with high aspirations. Despite the obstacles and hurdles, we have come a long way since those early years. In the long run, perseverance and hard work won the battle against all odds. Over a period of time, women grew in strength and numbers and their presence in IAS training institutes is now a lot more visible, putting male colleagues on the defensive. ‘We were quite often described as submissive wives and not as persons deserving to be in the IAS,’ says a former group captain, who retired recently but requested anonymity. ‘But we were not about to give up our dreams.’
Women officers were often posted in backward areas, like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and north-eastern states where their job would be to ‘win over the tribal population under being women. Sometimes they were even sent to these areas on deputation to ensure that they did not get married and therefore leave service before retirement or soon after joining as probationers. Even talented women officers with specializations in certain disciplines like forestry or economic reforms would be asked to join as general. Seniority in service was important for the growth of a government officer’s career and it could only be gained by prolonged active duty. Transferring from one post to another did not ensure seniority and complete stagnation at one station could harm the officer’s overall career prospects. A woman officer thus faced a difficult choice: career in service or marriage.
::July 17, 2021 at 10:59 am #33145The gender discrimination issue has been around for a while in all colleges but never spoke of. Society continuously votes for this bias by being silent and allowing it to happen. Students who argue with the bias or speak about it are harshly punished. You can be expelled from your hostel if you are caught speaking against any kind of discrimination on campus—gender, caste, religion, etc.” When you make friends in your hostel, as in any other place, you are bound to take out the gender biases that society has ingrained in us. When boys and girls talk to each other, it is always about things such as asking about the other’s course or project or even just chitchatting about how classes are. I am mentioning this because no one seems to be addressing larger issues of this sort, especially when they are not as apparent as the present protests.
As the day comes to an end the security guards at Seminary Hill, the girl’s hostel on Maulana Azad Road (MAMC), flock together and discuss their duties. The men – always three of them – walk from room to room and remind all the girls to get back before 11 pm. If they see a girl outside they check to make sure her ID card is valid and tell her to go back right away. These things weren’t done consciously; they were a part of the campus culture. However, with more women, such issues gain significance. After all, you are placed in a hostel not only as a safeguard from accidents but also to create an environment where there aren’t constraints based on gender. Given the number of women coming into medicine, there are plenty of things that need to be changed around colleges.
And another area where women are discriminated against the most, the sports field. Men’s hostel has two basketball courts for outdoor games while women’s hostel has the only one which is very old. For indoor games, there is a common room available in the boys’ hostel but in the girls’ hostel, they have only a few tables and benches where they can play. This adds to the disadvantage of the girls, points out Supriya, an undergraduate at Delhi University.
Just like in the mainstream world, girls are segregated from boys in hostels as well. The girl’s hostel is situated far away from the boy students’ hostel. Most of the time, the ladies are expected to travel in groups to different parts of the campus. And most important of all – no outsiders are allowed inside this campus, except for organized guests and other specified people. This rule is a huge hindrance for girls – as parents and friends stop visiting them on weekends and holidays.
Just like in the mainstream world, girls are segregated from boys in hostels as well. The girl’s hostel is situated far away from the boy students’ hostel. Most of the time, the ladies are expected to travel in groups to different parts of the campus. And most important of all – no outsiders are allowed inside this campus, except for organized guests and other specified people. This rule is a huge hindrance for girls – as parents and friends stop visiting them on weekends and holidays. Whenever a girl wants to visit the hostel, her parents have to submit a letter requesting her entry. There is no system of providing a homely environment for hostel girls. The fact that hostel boys can have guests over and share rooms with other boys of their choice at any time gives a reason for such disparity.
::July 17, 2021 at 10:58 am #33144Over the years, many women’s colleges have been established throughout the country. These colleges are dedicated to the cause of women’s education and develop and practice the best methods for their progress. Top Girls Colleges in India cannot be merely the degree which they will leave but it should be something more which they carry in their minds, heart, and soul throughout their life. Graduation is not an end to education, it should be a start.
There is a good number of top girls colleges in India which can provide the best education possible for women. These days when the importance of education is becoming increasingly more important, one of the most important aspects that a woman should consider while choosing a college and course are the accommodation facilities, healthcare services, library and lab facilities, etc. The following article would cover some of the best girl’s colleges in India.
1. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi
At Lady Shriram College, they recognize the importance of discipline and how it helps one grow to be more social in everyday activities. At this college, one has an option to take up extracurricular activities. There are plenty of clubs and societies at Lady Shriram College. Students who were looking for a study that involves a wide platform to think and act independently were encouraged to consider joining the Lady Shriram College for Women. It has been ranked as one of the top colleges for women’s studies in India, which is considered one of the most prestigious colleges in Delhi.2. MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai
As a constituent college of Madras University, MOP Vaishnav College was ranked as one of the best colleges in India for Arts and Science. MOP Vaishnav College for Women was started in 1978 by The Rev. Mother Alphonsa, MSF, who is also considered as the founding architect of the college. All the courses in this college are affiliated with Madras University, Chennai. The courses offered by the college are BSC, BBA, BA, MA, B.Com, MBA, Ph.D., and MSC.3. Ethiraj Women’s College, Chennai
Apart from conducting quality education in a systematic and disciplined manner, the college also offers several scholarship programs for study as well as financial aid for those who need them. The courses conducted by Ethiraj Women’s College are affiliated with Anna University and are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). They have well-qualified teaching staff with rich experience in teaching and making students learn with their own experiences in practical life.4. Hans Raj Mahila Vidyalaya Bangalore
Hans Raj Mahila Vidyalaya is an all-women college that was set up in the year 1955. This institution, with a maximum strength of over 2000 students and 70 staff members is situated in one of the best locations in the city. The college campus is spread over land in South Bangalore at a small distance away from Hebbal Lake. Majority of the girls who study here usually come from affluent families and have high ambitions. The faculty is also impeccable especially when it comes to placements. With 100% placement helping students secure top-ranking organizations most girls are seen flocking to this wonderful path-breaking institution.5. Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahavidyalaya, Hyderabad
Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahavidyalaya is a paradise for aspiring girls who are looking forward to getting admission to a reputed and reputed college. The college has not only a quality education system but also is well equipped with new teachers, laboratories, language labs, computers, and more infrastructure to develop the overall personality of the students. By being part of the top colleges in India, Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahavidyalaya has enhanced its reputation throughout the nation. The college enjoys a high reputation among all other girls’ colleges in India.::July 16, 2021 at 9:43 pm #33138The nature of divorce has changed dramatically in modern societies. Today, many countries have put procedures and rules in place for handling the splitting of assets, child custody, and the enforcement of support agreements. In liberal democracies regulation of marriage is a matter generally for the state, not religious institutions or families. Yet official statistics from many European countries show that the majority of people who marry do not stay married or end up living together. In England, only 51 percent of adults are currently married. Today, any marriage can be dissolved, legally, if the husband and wife are no longer living together. In many countries, the partners must agree on the conditions of the separation or divorce. Otherwise, a court will decide how to divide their property, debts, and responsibilities toward their children.
Marriage today has lost some of its transcendent purity and become just another contract. As a legal arrangement it is far more complicated than it was in the past, with court-supervised, ‘no fault’ divorce at one extreme and marriage contracts at the other. Divorce rates are on the rise in India while more and more people are working to end the stigma associated. They blame women to be selfish when they file for divorce. The divorce laws only provide for men but not for women. Covering approximately 1,237,263,889 people, India is the seventh-largest country by population in the world. In a country that large, relationships will sometimes end or significantly degrade, and thus there exists a need to have divorce available. Today, the country prides itself on diversity making relationships richer but it also makes them difficult when they end. Despite having had divorces for many years now, it has always been seen as something negative.
Divorce is not a luxury but a right. It does have a positive correlation with most of the developed countries in terms of crime/suicides, divorce, mental health issues, domestic violence, and so on. And by the society, if it continues to consider that at least one-third of its married men are experiencing dissatisfaction with their marital status; and if women are being restricted from being in touch with their inner selves and individuality. Harsher terms such as ‘desertion,’ ‘jilt,’ etc. are used to describe the act of leaving your partner. The skewed perspective can be related to the background where divorce is considered a guilty act and a sign of being immoral. Although legally accepted, divorce has yet to be socially accepted in India which remains a complex issue that needs to flourish in order to promote feminism. Divorce rights have been given by the government but divorce practices are still constrained by traditional norms and values of Indian culture.
The only way we are going to solve this problem is if we start talking about it more openly, ‘normalize’ divorce, take the stigma away from it. Only then will society realize that they need to support a woman who decides to end her relationship and empower her to do so without being judged. From the perspective of society, a divorce can be defined as a woman leaving a bad husband. But at the same time, it is also recognized that women have some important life experiences. It can go through the post-divorce period well. In a way, divorce can improve women’s lives and become more successful in later than before divorce.
::July 16, 2021 at 9:42 pm #33137The practice of gender-neutral language aims to eliminate or neutralize the gender and other social biases adults would unconsciously transmit to children through their use of language. So parents, teachers, caregivers, nurses, doctors, or anyone who interacts with a child should be mindful of using language that doesn’t bias the child toward masculine or feminine stereotypes, as well as words that do not reflect existing social inequalities. Gender-neutral language does not necessarily mean gender-neutral thought. The language we use can influence how we think, but it can’t reliably change it. Instead, language is merely a tool: Gender-neutral language is a tool for achieving fairness and equality by making sure that everyone is included and no one is marginalized or excluded based on gender.
The major reason for gender-neutral language is to ensure that your writing is inclusive of information and ideas from all sexes and all social genders, not just those of the male perspective. Gender-neutral language is important because it’s the polite, respectful, and thoughtful thing to do. It makes a statement about the society we want to live in and helps us achieve it. Gender-fair language is more than just a fad – it’s a valuable way of helping set the record straight. Bias in the language is bias embedded in thought. When words are used to only describe one sex or social gender, they assume that the other is normal and therefore doesn’t need to be described. The result is a subconscious bias that permeates people’s thoughts.
Gender-fair and inclusive language are sensitive to and respectful of the differences between women and men. It is a guide for our communication with others, in our communities, and our schools. In this period when there is a growing awareness about the power of language to perpetuate stereotypes, two simple convictions have coalesced. They are that everyone has equal rights – no exceptions; and that the English language can be used to express ideas and attitudes that promote equality among women and men. Over the past decade or so, increased attention has been given to gender-fair and inclusive language by museums, cultural institutions, schools, and professional associations. It may seem like an odd thing to spend a lot of time thinking about. But it has some big and immediate practical implications for the way we all work, leading to discomfort for both women and men, and also some pretty serious consequences for gender equality. Everyone needs to care about this.
A growing number of social movements such as the LGBT and feminist communities view gender-neutral language as a way to include persons who feel their gender does not align with this bimodal system. Such individuals have always existed; it’s just that more and more people are becoming aware of the diverse nature of the gender spectrum. You would be surprised to discover how many people today identify as non-binary! And the reason this is so is that we are finally putting an end to all the old, unhealthy ways of thinking.
At the heart of many organizations is the desire to maximize diversity, which most people understand as open access to opportunities and resources. But for today’s workforce, this is not enough. Today’s work environment involves understanding differences, celebrating them, and integrating them into the fabric of everyday life. `Gender-neutral language’ is important because using it helps you appeal to everyone, and being inclusive encourages the best employees to apply, fosters respect among colleagues of all genders, and demonstrates that you value diversity.
::July 15, 2021 at 11:45 am #33121Brownface is a practice that emerged when some filmmakers wondered why they couldn’t just light their white actresses to play certain Indian characters (usually roles that required pivotal dancing skills). The practice was lampooned in the popular Hollywood short film, “A Chorus of Disapproval.” When Bollywood actors paint themselves brown for roles that are supposed to be South Asian, or when they black up their faces to play Africans, they perpetuate troubling stereotypes. This essay analyzes the reasons why brownface is so common in Bollywood, discussing the way it reflects Indian society’s attitudes toward race and color. It also considers how India might change in the future — that relationships between people of different colors might be more positive, and that such changes could lead to fewer instances of brownface in Indian cinema.
The dark skin tone is associated with lower socio-economic class and thus it is somehow seen as uncouth or barbaric. While there are exceptions in the film industries of other countries, brown-face is a widely accepted practice in India. Therefore, it’s amazing that we Indians have been proponents of the very same western standards that promote white skin over dark on our own people. The practice of fair skin is considered the most desirable trait to have is prevalent in India. It is very common to find skin-lightening products for sale in India. Many products are marketed on the basis that they will magically provide lighter skin, something which is desperately sought after.
The ubiquity of brown faces in Bollywood might be new, but the practice is consistent with a long historical trend wherein white actors black up when playing roles historically occupied by Indians. (The term “brownface” is used to describe indigenous people of color.) This is purely a cosmetic effort that requires white actors to look like non-white actors without requiring society to change its view of what non-white looks like. Indians have a fetish for fair skin. The kind of code words used to describe actresses like “suntanned”, “dark-skinned”, “dusky” and so on underline this preoccupation with fairness. The use of brownface, and yellowface, in Hindi films have been a contentious issue for decades. Despite the Indian cinema industry’s expressed admiration for fair skin, Bollywood continues to insist on casting actors with dark skin in less important roles or as antagonists.
No industry in India has been a great proponent of using brownface than Bollywood. You’ll find actors from not just the South but even North India donning make-up to act as south Indians. And that isn’t just for acting, it is often a reality in real life too. The other part of this is watching films where only affluent south Indian women are shown as being beautiful. This overrides the fact that beauty is diverse and everyone has their own definition of beauty. Representation is extremely important in society and cinema. The way women are displayed affects how they see themselves, and their self-confidence.
::July 15, 2021 at 11:43 am #33120Women are 31% behind men in pay, yet they have higher levels of education and experience. What is the reason for this paradox? Harvard Business Review mentioned that women are more likely than men to be judged on their appearance and they are also more likely to have a bad manager that evaluates them in a biased and unfair way. It’s not only women, people who are perceived as different in general have also fewer chances to get promoted or even get hired. The world has more jobs than qualified candidates. To find the ones you’re best at, and most enjoy, it’s better to focus on your skills rather than your resume. Skills are what you’re able to do in any company, but a resume just shows where you’ve been.
Here are some of the most promising career-related skills for women:
1. Creative problem-solving
Creative problem-solving involves thinking of eccentric solutions to complex issues. Demonstrating creative problem-solving skills can make you an asset in any situation. It can give you the ability to see all sides of a situation, without bias and with clarity of thought. It can also allow you to develop your own plan and execute your ideas, which means you take responsibility for appropriate action when others have failed or took no action at all.
2. Communication
The ability to communicate effectively not only helps you express yourself, but also helps in your career advancement. Communication is key to forming good relationships with your manager and coworkers. It is important that you express yourself clearly and concisely during business meetings or while working on a project with others.
3. Integrity
Integrity is an important job skill for women to learn because it will help them build trust and credibility with their coworkers. Women often consider integrity along with helpfulness and friendliness as a ‘soft skill’ that doesn’t translate well from an interview into action. Women need to remember that in any situation, they are either working on building their integrity or destroying it.
4. Teamwork
Working with a team is something that women often struggle with more than men. It’s hard to be part of a team if you are unwilling to admit you did not meet goals or were wrong about something. Try to think of it this way: Being a member of a successful team is far better than being a lone wolf with poor relationships with co-workers.
5. Leadership
Leadership is a term used in many contexts and can inspire feelings that range from admiration to fear, and everywhere in between. Defined casually, the term relates to someone who sets an example for others to follow and who can influence others to accomplish shared goals. Leadership is not gender-based; anyone can be a good leader, regardless of genetic makeup or professional background.
6. Collaboration
Collaboration skills can also boost the productivity of your team and help you communicate better. Having the ability to work with others on projects in the workplace, communicate your ideas clearly, being able to interact with team members easily and efficiently, and having the ability to compromise are all skills that are useful in any career.::July 14, 2021 at 11:28 am #33108Women like men ought to be encouraged to follow their passion. Passion is the most crucial thing in life. It is the reason for which we are alive. To live a purposeful life, which is what we were all born to do, we need to follow our passion. If we just go with the flow throughout our lives and end up not following our passion then our lives will have no meaning. Women don’t get equal encouragement to follow their passion as men. Because of society’s mentality towards women they don’t get support or encouragement to follow their passion. Both men and women should have the same opportunities to follow their passion, not only one gender is getting support and encouragement to follow their passion.
When women talk about passionate work and choice it is more likely to be viewed as a ‘career change’ and flip flop rather than a woman simply following her bliss! Gender roles are expectations that people have about what is appropriate behavior for men and women. These roles are shaped by social, cultural, economic, and historical factors. Women have been discriminated against throughout history in different aspects of life. Throughout history, it has been assumed that women are not on the same level as men and should get fewer rights than men in every sphere of life. Society treats women as the weaker sex, fragile, emotional, capable to only handle the house works while men are supposed to perform outside the household.
In our world, I think we agree that it is important for people to follow their dreams to have a successful life. But no one disagrees with the idea that men and women should be equally encouraged to follow their passions. It is an idea that everyone can easily get behind. However, when it comes down to action, there are many more questions than answers. For women, work is not the primary goal in life. For men, it is. That is what psychologist Susan Pinker said to us at an event last year. She repeated this over and over again throughout her presentation. But while she was right that most of the world’s cultures prize increased productivity more than happiness or leisure time, our own culture is different. Men need to show support for women’s passion as much as they do, following their passion.
The problem I see is that there’s something that young girls aren’t taught: they are allowed to choose their careers for themselves. Society usually considers boys primarily as breadwinners but girls are expected to marry and have children. Therefore, parents in most cases don’t give too much attention to the education of their daughters. When it comes to choosing a profession, the girls are usually convinced that the only thing they can do well in life is to find a decent man and settle down with him. We always hear that every person’s passion lies in a different area so we can’t force anybody to find the one they are passionate about. But the thing is, if you want to make your passion become a career, then you need to give it more important or it will never be there in your life.
::July 14, 2021 at 11:27 am #33107So interior design skills are those skills which help to make a house beautiful and it’s a very important thing in everyone’s life. Moreover, women have that creative power in their mind they know how to decorate their home so this skill is also among them. The course is designed for homemakers, students & working professionals as well to make them self dependent in this field. The course covers Interior Design Basics and also explains the design styles including Asian Home Style (Art Deco), Western Home Style (French, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish), Contemporary Home Style, Traditional Home Style & Multicultural Home Style.
Though it may seem to be very surprising for us many housewives think that they need interior designing courses as more creative things than taking care of kids and cooking. They want something more creative and challenging than this kind of boring work. I think it’s a good idea to teach an interior designing course for housewives, it will keep their minds active after they get bored of doing the same chores all day long. Interior designing is one of the most creative and sought-after professions, not just in India but across the world. The demand for interior designers has gone up tremendously over the last few years and highly skilled professionals who command high salaries are in great demand. Having said that a job in this field is tough and involves a lot of hard work and dedication.
Some people do not know about the interior how to decorate and what are the fabrics they use or how much it will cost, etc. It is the designer’s responsibility to give such information about the product before they want to buy anything. Because some storekeepers tend to fool people by showing fake materials and invoicing goods at lower rates but in reality, it’s not like that. So, these courses can be helpful as well as interested in housewives. I am not sure how much of this is true, as I have no experience in making and planning interior design. But I do see one thing in common with myself that people who love taking good care of things around them and having a great living surrounding. Many blogs on the internet showing different styles of interiors.
::July 13, 2021 at 9:53 am #33095The number of women judges in the Superior Judiciary is not matching the contribution made by Indian women to society. Out of 767 judges, only 107 are women Judges: that is about 14.85 percent of total strength. This is not reflective of India’s population that constitutes 48 % female and 52 % male according to Census 2011. One of the reforms recommended for the judiciary is the recruitment of more women judges to the superior judiciary and the removal of reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It is contended that all judges are recruited based on merit without any reservation and after rigorous training at one or more benches, they are appointed as permanent judges. Nevertheless, there has been tremendous progress in this direction in the lower judiciary at the district and subordinate levels. However, there is even less representation of women in the high courts and Supreme Court.
The need for women judges in the higher judiciary is felt acutely today because it is only in comparatively recent times that women’s access to professional education has been equalized. Stepping out of the conventional confines of the law, I tried to analyze whether preventing discrimination is a right granted to women and men under the Constitution of India, how it can be enforced, and what sort of measures are proposed by the government to improve the condition of women in this country. Once, women were kept away from the higher judiciary due to false notions of prudishness and supposedly inherent inadequacies. Men were portrayed by their opponents as too masculine to understand the nature of emotions and sentiments that were tolerable to women.
The Supreme Court of India has 348 judges out of a sanctioned strength of 1,058 (35%). Women are abysmally represented only six out of 34 judges (17%). The position is worse at the high court level. Data from the National Judicial Data Grid shows that of the 13,072 judges in high courts, 2,493 or around 19% were women. Any discussion on the issue of deprivation and marginalization of women in the higher judiciary should unquestionably begin with the fact, that despite stating equality, the first woman Chief Justice of India was not even appointed till 2007. Women in India constitute more than half of the population. Yet their representation in the higher judiciary is abysmally less. The appointment of a woman judge as CJI fills this breach, but with a historical perspective, it has to be considered as a token gesture that should not be allowed to become a permanent feature when there is no justifiable reason for such a situation.
The existing situation in the judiciary is coinciding with the legal system. The law is a representation of the will of the people, it reflects not only men but also the women of our society. Besides upholding its importance, it assumes great significance to find solutions to complicated problems. It seems a boon to have proper representation of women as well as men in the higher judiciary, as it gives legitimacy to a court’s decision making and also would weed out gender discrimination from the legal system. Therefore, it is necessary to make efforts to ensure at least a respectable representation of women in the judiciary and there must be deliberate and conscious effort to increase their number, by providing adequate opportunities for women to appear in the courts, including the Supreme Court. Notably, increasing the number of women judges will also have an impact on increasing public confidence in the judiciary.
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